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Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sennheiser HD 579: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Earfun Wave Pro X
  • Sennheiser HD 579
HearWiki score
85
59
Sound
8.3
7.0
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.5
-
Calls
7.7
-
Value
9.6
7.5
Price (USD)
$130
$120

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Sennheiser HD 579 (2016). The Earfun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C.

  • Wave Pro X202610 yr newer
  • HD 5792016
What differsWave Pro XHD 579

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Wave Pro XHD 579
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$120
HearWiki score
85
59
Released
2026
2016
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
38 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
38 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
15 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance
-
50 Ω
Sensitivity
-
106 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.0
-
Codecs
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
90 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
259 g
260 g
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
-
velour
Microphones
8
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Sennheiser HD 579

The Sennheiser HD 579 is an open-back, wired over-ear headphone that offers a relaxed, near-neutral sound signature with a clean midrange and good detail retrieval. Its velour pads and lightweight 260g build provide a comfortable fit for extended listening sessions, while the detachable cable adds practical convenience. Positioned as a more affordable alternative to the HD 599, it delivers solid performance for critical listening at home.

  • Pro:Relaxed, near-flat sound with clean mids
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable velour earpads
  • Pro:Detachable cable for easy replacement
  • Con:No noise cancellation, so it leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
  • Con:Non-foldable design limits portability
  • Con:Requires a separate amplifier or decent source to perform at its best

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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